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Dr. James Dobson

Dr. James Dobson was the Founder Chairman of the James Dobson Family Institute, a nonprofit organization that produced his radio program, Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and held 18 honorary doctoral degrees. He also was the author of more than 70 books dedicated to the preservation of the family.

Dr. Dobson served as an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Southern California School of Medicine for 14 years, and on the attending staff of Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles for 17 years in the divisions of child development and medical genetics.

He advised five U.S. presidents and served on eight national commissions.

Dr. Dobson was married to Shirley for just shy of 65 years, and he was the beloved father of two grown children, Danae and Ryan, and two grandchildren.

Content By Dr. James Dobson

Broadcasts

Love Like You’ve Never Been Hurt: Hope, Healing and the Power of an Open Heart – Part 1

On today’s edition of Family Talk, you’ll hear a heartfelt discussion between Dr. James Dobson and pastor and author, Jentezen Franklin. They reminisce over their upbringings as “preacher’s kids,” and what a powerful impact that had on their lives. Jentezen explains his awe for how the Lord can take ordinary people and use them for His glory. You’ll be blessed by this time of sharing as Dr. Dobson and Pastor Jentezen reveal the gifts of transformation, grace, and mercy they have experienced by our Father in Heaven.

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Try Making a Game Out Of It

If you're struggling to teach your kids a lesson in responsibility, try making the lesson into a game!

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A Cure For Underachievement

Showing appreciation is a great motivator! Dr. Dobson says to reach out and pay someone a genuine compliment today.

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Blogs

Do Women Need Men More or Vice Versa?

Question: Dr. Dobson, do you think women need men more than men need women? Which sex copes best when living without the other?

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Failing on the Road to Success

Some of our greatest heroes struck out time and again before finally hitting it out of the park.

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Early Learning

A young child is like a sponge. Model love and respect early in the home, and they will soak it up.

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Keeping Them Alive

Raising boys often includes living with a daredevil! They'll learn wisdom over time, but be flexible!

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Teaching Boys to Compete

Looking for ways to get your child to drink milk? Try making it a game and see what happens!

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Why They’re Like They Are

What fuels the energy of little boys? Testosterone. And Dr. Dobson points out that it's the wise parent who understands and channels it!

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A Breed Apart

Parents have known intuitively for thousands of years that boys and girls are uniquely different!

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